NHTSA Campaign Id 10V132000; Date: Apr. 6, 2010
Deterioration of these o-rings may occur and leaking or seepage of hydraulic oil.
Recalled Vehicles:2007 Nova Bus Nova Lfs; 2008 Nova Bus Nova Lfs; 2009 Nova Bus Nova Lfs; 2010 Nova Bus Nova Lfs
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:radiator Assembly
Manufactured by: Nova Bus Incorporated
Affected Units:: 104
Recall Summary:Nova bus has notified NHTSA about a defect in certain model year 2007-2010 lfs buses equipped with modine roof mounted radiator. The wrong type of o-ring was installed at the locations by the radiator manufacturer, modine. The o-rings must be viton type o-rings.
How to Fix:Dealers will install viton o-rings free of charge. The safety recall began on may 11, 2010. Owners may contact nova bus at 450-472-6410.
Recall Notes:Nova bus recall no. Cr1461. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 11, 2010
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